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      Tottenham want Man Utd to fork out staggering club-record transfer fee for Harry Kane this summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will have to table a club-record transfer bid if they want to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham this summer, according to reports.Earlier this month, SunSport exclusively revealed that United chiefs had made contact with Kane’s camp through a third party and were encouraged by the response.
      Kane is worth £100m, according to TottenhamCredit: Getty
      The striker will enter the final year of his contract with Tottenham at the end of the season, so the Red Devils had hoped that a cut-price offer would be enough to persuade Daniel Levy and Antonio Conte to part with their star man.
      However, according to The Times, Tottenham are demanding £100million for Kane.
      The Lilywhites want the record fee in a single up-front payment.
      So if Kane were to join Man Utd, he would become a club-record signing.
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      He would also become the joint most expensive English player of all-time with Jack Grealish, who joined Manchester City in a £100m transfer from Aston Villa in 2021.
      Kane is expected to discuss his future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the end of the season.
      He is claimed to be open to negotiating a new contract and Spurs chiefs are confident that he will remain at the club next season despite interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as well as Man Utd.
      United boss Erik ten Hag is understood to be eager to sign a striker when the summer transfer window opens.
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      Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is also on the Dutchman’s transfer wishlist, but he is expected to cost around £100m.
      RB Leipzig wonderkid Benjamin Sesko is another name on the list of potential signings. More

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      Tottenham players are stunned at Antonio Conte’s blazing rant towards them with ‘several’ wanting him sacked NOW

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      ANTONIO CONTE has left Tottenham’s stars stunned and some of the squad want him axed now.The angry Spurs manager returned to Italy for a short break yesterday with the club still reeling after his astonishing rant following Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Southampton.
      Tottenham collapsed in the second half of their clash with Southampton on SaturdayCredit: GETTY
      Spurs boss Antonio Conte launched a scathing attack on his troops following their latest collapseCredit: REUTERS
      But it’s come at a cost as some of the squad want Daniel Levy to axe the ItalianCredit: PA
      The first-team squad know it is impossible that £15million-a-year Conte — out of contract this summer — will be in charge next season.
      There is a feeling among the players that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy could even sack the Italian before the next Premier League game against Everton on April 3.
      Equally, there are a few players who would be happy for Conte to get the chop during the international break.
      Conte had slammed the players — and also attacked Tottenham owners — in an extraordinary outburst on Saturday, calling the situation “unacceptable”.
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      A furious Conte said: “They don’t play for something important.
      “They don’t want to play under pressure, they don’t want to play under stress.
      “It is easy this way. Tottenham’s story is this.
      “For 20 years there is the owner but they never won something but why?
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      “The fault is only for the club, or for every manager that stays here?
      “I have seen the managers that Tottenham had on the bench.
      “Until now I try to hide the situation but not now because, I repeat, I don’t want to see what I have seen today because this is unacceptable and also un- acceptable for the fans.”
      It is widely accepted in football circles that Conte was accurate when he slammed the situation at Tottenham.
      But many also questioned his decision to make his feelings known publicly, which means his departure is now certain.
      The North Londoners have won one trophy since the current owners took over the club in 2001 and that was the EFL Cup in 2008.
      And SunSport revealed that club chiefs were furious when Tottenham tumbled out of the FA Cup to Sheffield United on March 1 after starting Harry Kane on the bench.
      Spurs have had 11 different managers in that time, including three since the 2019 departure of Mauricio Pochettino.
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      The Argentine coach took them to the Champions League final against Liverpool in Madrid in 2019 but was sacked six months later.
      Some fans would love to see Pochettino return and he left the club on good terms with Levy.
      Antonio Conte’s future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is up in the airCredit: Rex More

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      Moment yobs hurl chairs in brutal street battle after Southampton v Spurs as police arrest 10

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      THIS is the shocking moments yobs hurled chairs during a brutal street battle after a football match between Southampton and Spurs.Cops arrested 10 people last night after violence broke out following the game.
      Yobs hurled chairs at each other in the scuffleCredit: CrimeLdn
      Officers were told tables, chairs and glasses were thrown during the scuffle which happened at the end of the match in Southampton.
      Video footage shows the moment yobs hurled chairs during the brutal street battle after the match.
      A 61-year-old man was badly injured after being assaulted and required hospital treatment.
      Police were called to the disorderly fracas soon after 6pm on Saturday evening.
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      A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary said that 10 men had been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
      They added: “Officers are appealing after disorder broke out between football fans in Southampton.”
      “At around 6.05pm officers were called to reports of violent disorder between Southampton and Tottenham supporters on Terminus Terrace, at the junction with Oxford Street.
      “It was reported that a number of people were involved in the disorder, with tables, chairs and glasses being thrown, as well as a man being assaulted.
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      “The man, a 61-year-old from Bursledon, suffered facial injuries and attended hospital for treatment.”
      Detective Inspector Tim Judd, said: “This would have been a frightening experience for those who witnessed this incident. There would have been a lot of people out and about in the area enjoying their Saturday evening who suddenly found themselves at the centre of this disorder.
      “We believe those involved had been the Southampton FC vs Tottenham Hotspur game at St Mary’s Stadium and were making their way out of the city when the incident occurred.”
      Police are asking for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or phone footage to come forward.
      Police said: “If you do have any information that could help, please contact us on 101.”
      They added: “Ten people were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and other associated offences.
      “Four men from Waltham Cross. Herts., aged 22, 23, 25 and 27 years; a 19-year-old man from Haringey, London; a 33-year-old man from London; a 24-year-old man from Hoddesdon, Herts.,; a 24-year-old man from Kings Lynn; a 19-year-old from Southampton; and a 31-year-old man from Bournemouth.
      “They are all in police custody and will be questioned later.”
      Moment yobs hurl chairs in brutal street battle after Southampton v SpursCredit: CrimeLdn
      The battle took place after the match between Southampton FC and Tottenham HotspurCredit: Getty
      The game ended in a 3-3 resultCredit: Rex More

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      Inside Conte’s blazing Tottenham rant including slamming ‘selfish’ players and jibe that club have ‘never won anything’

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      ANTONIO CONTE’S scathing assessment of Tottenham has hit headlines across the world.The Italian delivered a damning ten-minute rant after his team drew 3-3 at relegation threatened Southampton on Saturday.
      Antonio Conte ripped into Tottenham after his team drew at SouthamptonCredit: Getty
      Spurs were leading 3-1 before they were pegged back late on to suffer a huge blow in their quest for a top four finish as James Ward-Prowse equalised with a penalty in stoppage time.
      Conte, who is out of contract at the end of the campaign with talks over an extension almost non-existent, has so far failed in his quest to end the club’s 15-year trophy drought.
      And after his angry tirade against both his players, the owner and chairman, it seems highly-unlikely that he will be given another opportunity next season with Jamie Carragher urging the club to sack him now.
      Here Sun Sport brings you all of the best bits from the 54-year-old’s epic tirade:
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      A tough penalty decision to take but at 3-1 up with 15 minutes to go, should your team be drawing that match?
      “The penalty, for me, it was not a penalty. If we are going to discuss the penalty it means we don’t want to see other situations. The worst situation is what was happening on the pitch. What has been happening in the last few months, what is happening in my second season.
      “It’s the right moment to speak because, after this performance, this is unacceptable. We are winning 3-1, in control of the game and you are able to concede two goals and to risk, because also Fraser made a fantastic save in one situation.
      “It’s much better to go into the problem. The problem is we showed that we are not a team. We are 11 players that go into the pitch. I see selfish players, I see players that don’t want to help each other and don’t put their heart.
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      “Before today I prefer to hide this situation and to try to speak to improve the spirit, the situation, with a lot of situations. The tactical or technical aspect, this is one situation.
      “The most important thing if you want to become a strong team, if you want to become competitive, if you want to win, is the desire, the fire that you need to have in your eyes, in your heart, and you have to show this in every moment. In every moment.

      “If I have to compare last season and this season, we have to improve, but now we are worse in this aspect. When you are not a team, anything can happen, in any moment.
      “Today is the last situation. Don’t forget that in FA Cup we lost to Sheffield United, who played with young players. With a strong team, we were dropped from the FA Cup.
      “A lot of situations, I repeat, not going to improve. And I am not speaking about tactical aspect or technical aspect.
      “[It’s] about being a team, being a team, being a team. It is the most important thing. To understand that we play for the badge. We have to play to make our fans proud of us. We have to play to show desire. The fire in your eyes to win: if you have this, for sure, you don’t go out in FA Cup. Today, you win.
      “We have to play to make our fans proud, we have to play to show desire. Here we’re used to it for a long time. The club has the responsibility for the transfer market, every coach that stayed here has the responsibility. And the players? The players? Where are the players?
      “In my experience, I can tell you that if you want to be competitive, if you want to fight, you have to improve this aspect. And this aspect, I can tell you, in this moment is really, really low. And I see only 11 players that play for themselves.”
      The Italian labelled his Tottenham squad ‘selfish’ after the draw with SaintsCredit: PA
      But does your future, the uncertainty….
      “You are finding an alibi, another alibi. You try to find an excuse for the players. OK, continue to do this, to find an excuse for the players. You do only this! You do only this. Excuses for the players.
      “But the players, maybe, my future, then we lost confidence, they lost spirit, they lost being a team. Excuses. Excuses. Excuse. Try to protect them every time. Bah. Come on, come on, come on. We are professional. The club pay us a lot of money. The players receive money, me receive money, you understand?
      “Not to find excuse or not show spirit or a sense of belonging or a sense of responsibility because we are showing this. For me this is unacceptable because this is the first time in my career to see a situation like this. Until now I wasn’t able to change, not just to change, but compared to last season, the situation went to become worse.”
      Why is it happening?
      “Why? Because they are used to it here, they are used to it. They don’t play for something important. They don’t want to play under pressure, they don’t want to play under stress. It is easy in this way.
      “Tottenham’s story is this. Twenty years there is the owner and they never won something but why? The fault is only for the club, or for every manager that stay here. I have seen the managers that Tottenham had on the bench. You risk to disrupt the figure of the manager and to protect the other situation in every moment.
      “Until now I try to hide the situation but now, no, because I repeat I don’t want to see what I’ve seen today because this is unacceptable and also unacceptable for the fans. They follow us, pay the ticket and to see the team another time to have this type of performance is unacceptable. We have to think a lot about this.”
      Antonio Conte seems unlikely to stick around at Spurs after his epic rantCredit: PA
      You saw the fire last week. What has changed?
      “I said that I want to see the fire in their eyes, in their hearts. I want to see the right spirit. Ok. Not only in the training session, on the pitch. Because here you have to make the difference. And until now I try to hide the situation but now, there are 10 games to go and some people think we can fight. Fight for what with his spirit, this attitude? What? For seventh, eighth, 10th place? I am not used to this position. I’m really upset and everyone has to take their responsibility.
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      “Not only the club, the manager and the staff. The players have to be involved in this situation because it is time to change this situation if Tottenham want to change.
      “If they want to continue in this way, they can change the manager, a lot of managers, but the situation cannot change. Believe me.” More

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      Antonio Conte launches stunning attack on his OWN players as Tottenham boss admits team are ‘going backwards’

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      ANTONIO CONTE launched a stunning attack on his own players after they threw away a two-goal lead.Tottenham were 15 minutes from all three points at St Mary’s Stadium, where they led Southampton 3-1.
      Antonio Conte has launched a blistering attack on his Spurs playersCredit: Rex
      However, the home side snatched an unlikely draw – which left the Italian, 53, questioning his stars.
      He told BBC Sport: “I’m really upset because this is not the first time and I think today I can tell you that this is an upset because we are winning 3-1 and 15 minutes to go and I think you have to win.
      “Instead we showed this another time, things started to improve last season but we lost the characteristic of last season. I don’t want to talk about the technical aspect, the spirit is missing.
      “We are not a team. We are a team that everyone is thinking of himself.
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      “When you are in this way that can happen, you lose against Sheffield United and drop the FA Cup and with AC Milan and to finish that run you’re winning 3-1 and the last 15 you are able to give them the possibility to come back.
      “I don’t see the sense of responsibility of the players.”
      Conte added that he believes his team are going backwards and that Saturday’s collapse was “unnacceptable”.
      “Now it’s difficult – we are working hard with this group and to move in the right direction,” Conte continued.
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      “We are going behind, I see a lot of negative situations and a lot of selfish situations and players that I don’t like. I know the way to beat teams, in the past I beat a lot of teams, winning teams. 
      “Now instead we are going behind, no one is interested in this. I have great frustration about this because me and the staff stay every day to think of a way to improve. Honestly, it’s time I have to take responsibility for me, the staff, the club but also the players.
      “The players go onto the pitch, I’m the coach OK I take the responsibility, the players have to take some.
      “What happened in the last period is unacceptable and I tried every moment to speak to try to improve the situation and to transfer the importance to be a team and to help each other but I’m not seeing this.
      “Today it happened in a game we’re winning 3-1, it’s in your hands but we have to take the environment.
      “The club and I are always under scrutiny but the players have to take responsibility because I don’t see this.
      ‘In a process where you want to build something, the tactical aspect is important but the spirit is important.
      “The mind has to stay focussed and despite one and a half years, I saw much more last season. This season we are going backwards.”
      Tottenham remain in contention for a Champions League place – and sit in fourth spot.
      However, they have played two more games than Newcastle, who are just two points behind the North London side.
      As for Conte, in recent weeks he has appeared frustrated on the touchline.
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      Only last week he slammed Tottenham fans for lacking patience.
      The former Inter manager’s contract expires in the summer, and it is unclear if he will continue as boss.
      Tottenham were at sixes and sevens at St Mary’sCredit: Getty
      Tottenham collapsed in the final 15 minutes against Southampton to draw 3-3Credit: PA More

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      Tottenham ‘keeping tabs on Watford whiz Adrian Blake, 17, ahead of free transfer but face competition from rivals’

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      TOTTENHAM reportedly have a keen eye on Watford youngster Adrian Blake, but could have to fight off stiff competition to sign him.Blake, aged 17, has featured twice for the Hornet’s first team this season and has reportedly attracted interest from a whole host of Premier League clubs.
      Adrian Blake has played twice in the FA Youth Cup this season scoring once and registering two assists
      The London born winger has been with Watford in their academy since he was seven years old.
      According to the Mail Online, Tottenham are among the top-flight sides vying for his signature.
      The Lilywhites will be looking to improve their squad in the summer as they try and catch up with runaway North London rivals Arsenal.
      Antonio Conte has had a mixed season in charge of Spurs and could require big reinforcements in the summer with rumours still swirling about the future of Harry Kane.
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      Blake made his debut for Watford earlier this season in the League Cup where he featured for 17 minutes against MK Dons in a 2-0 defeat.
      He is yet to make his professional league debut, but is a highly rated prospect at the London club.
      The winger is out of contract at Vicarage Road in the summer and so could be tempted by a move to the Premier League with Spurs.
      Tottenham will also be looking elsewhere in the hopes of backing Conte’s side in the summer.
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      They have been linked with a move to bring back former player Marcus Edwards from Sporting Lisbon in bid add attacking depth to the side.
      The North London side are currently in fourth place in the Premier League and face Everton in their next game after the international break. More

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      I was diagnosed with cancer back in 2018 and credit Tottenham coach and Charlton legend for saving my life

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      PROSTATE CANCER UK advocate Chris Powell is the reason Southend United fan Keith Smith believes he is still alive.Back in 2018, the Shrimpers fan was diagnosed with prostate cancer by his GP.
      Chris Powell is an advocate for Prostate Cancer UKCredit: Getty

      Lucky for Smith, it was caught early.
      The football supporter had heard Powell, who was manager of Southend at that point, champion the renowned charity.
      So, Smith took on the now Tottenham coach’s advice and went for a check up.
      Not only was prostate cancer detected, a small tumour on his kidney was also found.
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      Emotionally connected to Powell, Keith has stayed in touch with the Charlton legend.
      The pair were recently reunited at an U21 fixture between Spurs and Brighton at Hotspur Way.
      Keith told Tottenham Hotspur’s website: “Since I was diagnosed with cancer back in 2018, I’ve felt this kindred spirit with Chris.”
      “I’ve got no doubt in my mind that if it wasn’t for Chris, I wouldn’t be standing here today, it’s a simple as that. I’ll be eternally grateful to him, he’s a top guy as everyone already knows and it’s just nice to catch up again.
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      “I’ve followed his career, seen him on the England bench, here at Spurs as well, so to be here today with him at the Training Centre is a real honour. The facilities here are brilliant, absolutely unbelievable, out of this world.
      “I never realised, especially supporting a lower league team, how different it could be – everything is new, crisp, the people are so nice, the staff are so friendly… it’s absolutely fantastic and anyone who works for the club or plays for the club here is a very lucky person.
      “My message now is the same as the one Chris gave me – it’s very important that awareness of prostate cancer is raised among the general public and to encourage people to get checked.
      “My mantra has always been ‘a blood test won’t kill you, but prostate cancer can’ so everyone has that incentive to go. If you’ve previously had any cases of prostate cancer in your family, go and get yourself checked as well so that we can help to beat this disease.”
      Today, Keith is an ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK along with Powell.
      And they support the ‘Prostate FC’ initiative, which aims to raise awareness of the risk factors, fund research and save lives in every football club across the UK.
      Powell said: “It means so much to me that I’ve got to know someone who was suffering from prostate cancer, who heard my message and is a survivor. Sometimes I don’t realise how big that is, to have helped save someone.
      “If it wasn’t for my work and involvement with Prostate Cancer UK, we may have lost Keith but thankfully he’s still here to enjoy his life. It’s great that we’re still in touch – he loves football, he loves Southend, but I think I’ve got us another Spurs fan now!
      “He and his wife were my guests to watch an Under-21 game and I know they couldn’t believe what the club is like in terms of the Training Centre, how it works and how great everyone here is. I just wanted to spend some time with him, as we’re both big ambassadors for the cause now.
      “What I would say to any Spurs fan is to be aware of the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer, which include age, ethnicity and family risk.
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      “Fans can go on the Prostate Cancer UK website where there is so much information, including a brilliant 30-second risk checker which may save your life.
      “More importantly tell your partner, your uncle, your brother and talk to your GP if you are worried. I get myself checked on my birthday every year – that’s my gift to myself – so that’s the way I remember.”
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      Southampton star Armel Bella-Kotchap goes off injured with arm in makeshift sling with fears over dislocated shoulder

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      ARMEL BELLA-KOTCHAP went off with his arm in a makeshift sling amid fears the Southampton defender has dislocated his shoulder for the second time this season.Tottenham striker Richarlison and Bella-Kotchup were replaced inside eight minutes of Saturday’s clash – the quickest ever time in the Premier League that two teams in the same match have both made substitutions.
      Saints’ star Armel Bella-Kotchap was helped of in the opening minutesCredit: AFP
      Tottenham’s Ben Davies consoles Bella-Kotchap amid worries the starlet has suffered a repeat of the dislocated shoulder he suffered last OctoberCredit: Getty
      And the Saints’ Germany centre-back was grim-faced as he received treatment for an agonising injury.
      The 21-year-old dislocated his shoulder in October but recovered to make the World Cup.
      But as he went down on a knee to receive attention this weekend he looked anxious and was consoled by Spurs defender Ben Davies.
      Ghanaian Mohammed Salisu instantly came on to replace Bella-Kotchup.
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      The two-cap German ace had decided against surgery early in the season.
      And although that might have helped him go to Qatar in November, it’s unclear if it’s affected the longer-term situation with his shoulder.
      Incredibly, both teams also had to take off another player before the break
      Loan wideman Ainsley Maitland-Niles replaced Jan Bednarek for Southampton on 34 minutes.
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      And soon after Tottenham brought on Ivan Perisic for Davies.
      So it was perhaps not surprising that the game appeared to be limping to the interval goalless.
      But in stoppage-time Spurs winger Pedro Porro smashed a stunning opener. More